The New York Giants will reportedly release undrafted free agent defensive end, Dana Levine, which will clear roster space for outside linebacker Markus Golden.
According to ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan, the move to part ways with Levine will enable the Giants to get to a 90-man training camp roster once Golden’s deal is finalized.
The Giants are releasing rookie DE Dana Levine, per source. Will allow them to get the roster to 90 once Markus Golden signs.
Levine is an undrafted rookie out of Temple. He’s 6-4, 235, had 8.0 sacks the past two seasons.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 2, 2020
Golden, who the Giants used a rare May 5 tender on earlier this offseason, has already reported to camp to begin Covid-19 testing and is expected to finalize his contract in the coming days after he passes multiple tests and a physical.
The decision to carry 90 players means New York will have to use a split squad approach in training camp to start, but will eventually have to cut the roster down to 80 players by August 16, per the agreement between the NFL and NFLPA.
Golden was the team’s best pass-rusher in 2019, posting a team-high 10 sacks in his first season in New York.
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